Wilton lawmaker pleads not guilty to clean election law crimes

State Rep. Randall Hall pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of involving alleged forgery of signatures needed to get Maine Clean Elections funds.

Strong, Phillips collect signatures to withdraw from school district

Kingfield residents are also passing a petition seeking to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Petitions are available for Avon residents as well.

Franklin County budget committee elects chairperson, chooses term lengths

The committee set its next two meetings for April 23 and April 30 in the courtroom at the county Courthouse.

2024-25 Sun Journal All-Region boys basketball team

Mt. Abram, Gray-New Gloucester and Spruce Mountain are each represented by two players on the area's best-of-the-best list.

Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says

Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.

Franklin County selectmen choose budget committee members

Eleven budget committee members were chosen to represent the districts they live in.

Farmington club to host medicinal herb workshop April 22

High Peaks Alliance holds community engagement session

Representatives from towns including Carrabassett Valley, Eustis, Strong, Stratton, Weld and Industry — as well as Franklin County, Maine Huts & Trails, Sugarloaf and various community organizations — participated in discussions.

Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee

It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.

Superintendent Columbia provides updates on MSAD 58 enrollment, air quality

Superintendent Laura Columbia addressed key district updates, including enrollment, air quality concerns at Phillips Elementary, and upcoming events.